Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Jose Peseiro, has warned his players to shun complacency and manage the excitement of their quarter-final qualification, as they face off with Angola On Saturday. Jose Pesiero the head coach of the Super Eagles has said that he’s made it a responsibility to continue to inform his players that the team is yet to win anything, and that full consciousness and concentration must be activated ahead of their encounter against Angola at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. “I am telling them that we are only in the last-8, that we still have some way to go, and that…

Nigeria’s Para-Volleyball teams started their qualifying campaign to the 2024 Paris Paralympics on a sour note with defeats to Kenya at the African sitting Volleyball Championship on going in Lagos. The Women’s team opened the championship with a heavy 3 set defeat to Kenya. The hosts who are making their debut in the women’s category were no match for the experienced Kenyans who led and won every game from start to finish. The game ended 3-0 (25-15, 25-6, 21-15). The girls will continue the tournament against Rwanda later today by 4pm local time as they look to salvage their qualifying…

Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba, has hailed his country After they beat Senegal last night  Drogba has hailed his country After 120 minutes of football action against defending Champions Senegal yesterday. The game between Ivory Coast and Senegal ended 1:1, and it was decided with a penalty shootout afterwards which saw host Nation Cote d’Ivoire made it into the quarter finals. Cote d’Ivoire fell to a early deficit just 4 minutes into the game when Habib Diallo, found the back of the net. Before Franck Kessie, a second-half substitute, scored late from the spot to force the game into extra…

Nigeria Vs Argentina encounter set to take place In China(Govima Sport Reports) Nigeria’s clash with World Champions Argentina in an international friendly will be played at the Guangdong Olympics Centre Stadium, China. The friendly which was earlier set to take place in Japan will now hold in China.The showdown will take place in March. Although the exact date hasn’t been confirmed. The Olympics stadium in Guangdong, will host the contest, the stadium which was opened in 2001 is a multi-purpose stadium with a large capacity of 80, 012 and It is the second largest stadium in China by seating capacity.…

Ivory Coast rose from the ashes of their disastrous Africa Cup of Nations to swung into the quarter finals  Ivory coast dumped out holders Senegal with a penalty shootout win after a 1:1 draw in 120 minutes of football action yesterday night to ensure only Egypt, back in 2010, remain the last defending champion to reach the quarter-finals. The hosts scraped their way through into the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams and opened the game looking every bit the under-confident side that they are. Senegal quickly noticed that and utilized their chances early on as they…

Cape Verde made history by claiming their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout-phase victory through a hard earned Ryan Mendes’ 88th-minute penalty Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes spot kick proved the difference against West African neighbours Mauritania in a stiflingly hot Abidjan to send them through into the last 8! After ensuring that Cape Verde finished top of Group B with a game to spare, manager Bubista rested many of his key men against Egypt to ensure that they returned fit and firing for this encounter. However, it was one of his ever-presents at this tournament, the Blue Sharks’ all-time…

In a bid to develop young talent and encourage the younger generation of footballers, NPFL will kickoff the Youth League in the country.  According to the information we gathered, the NPFL Youth League will begin February 1st 2024 in Five Centres across the country. The 20 NPFL Clubs have been zoned on regional basis for preliminary qualifying matches. Lafia will host North Central, and Kaduna both Northwest and Northeast, Ekiti will host Southwest, while Enugu will host Southeast, and Port Harcourt for SouthSouth clubs. A promising development which will undoubtedly help the grooming of young talent in the country.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has debunked the news making the rounds since yesterday about him stepping down in the Summer. Arteta while on media duties ahead of his team’s EPL clash against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night outrightly dismissed the untrue story. When asked by Journalist at Arsenal’s London Colney That We heard you will be leaving at the end of the season. Arteta replied: “Who me? No. That’s totally fake news what you read yesterday. I don’t know where it’s coming from but it’s totally untrue. I’m really upset about it. I couldn’t believe it. He has no source.…

Nigerian International Star and The Current African Footballer Of The Year Victor Osimhen Randomly Tested For Doping By CAF (Govima Sport Reports) According to our correspondents in Abidjan, it was gathered that CAF Initiates Random Drug Test for Victor Osimhen following his series of outstanding performance at the on going AFCON tournament, however nothing has been found implicating on him. Victor Osimhen who despite just scoring once so far has been instrumental to the progress of the Super Eagles, with 1 goal, 2 assists and likewise being involved in all the goals scored so far by the Super Eagles of…

AFCON: Stanley Nwabali The Nigerian International Shot Stopper Is Attracting Interest From Europe Following His Exploit At The On Going AFCON Tournament  Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, are believed to be interested in signing the Nigerian Shot Stopper and are sniffing around on how to go about it. The club sent a message to wish the Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter final tie against Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United star as ‘GOAT’. Recall that Super…

Nigeria defensive midfielder Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke has signed a two year deal In Finland with IFK Mariehamn. Okereke signed The two-year contract over the weekend. And while speaking with newsmen after the deal, Okereke’s agent is optimistic that the strong defensive midfielder who also plays as a center back will excel in his new club. Emmanuel Okereke last played for Wilbrose Football Club in Port Harcourt and is expected to hit the ground running with his new side in Finland. IFK Mariehhamn are currently 9th on the 12-club Finland Veikkausliiga League table. The team lost 1-0 away to HJK on…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Super Eagles to sustain their character and determination that saw them defeat Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday as they progress further in the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Sanwo-Olu the Lagos State Governor has praised the Super Eagles for their incredible performance against Cameroon. Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman was in his imperious form after his two goals in either half helped the Super Eagles beat their rivals, Cameroon in the Round of 16 clash. Governor Sanwo-Olu who expressed delight over the victory which he anchored on teamwork, praised the players for their doggedness…